The Audi RS 3 performance edition - 5-cylinder turbo engine with performance enhancement

The RS 3 performance edition is more powerful and faster than any production RS 3 before. It is the first vehicle in its segment to reach a top speed of 300 km/h, which is 10 km/h more than the standard version with RS dynamic package plus. In addition, the award-winning 5-cylinder turbocharged engine with its characteristic sound now produces 299 kW (407 hp) 100 revolutions later and thus at a high plateau between 5,700 and 7,000 rpm. The torque plateau is also wider: The maximum torque of 500 Nm is now available 100 revolutions longer, between 2,250 and 5,700 rpm. This is achieved through higher boost pressure: The large exhaust gas turbocharger generates 1.6 bar relative, which corresponds to an increase of 0.1 bar. Power transmission is handled by the 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission. Short shift times without interruption of traction, a sporty gear ratio and Launch Control ensure top driving performance. The RS 3 performance edition accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds. The power is accompanied by the unmistakable and emotional sound of the 5-cylinder engine with its characteristic "1-2-4-5-3" firing order. The standard RS sports exhaust system with modified center muffler and glossy black oval tailpipe trims lets out a sporty, throaty sound. At the same time, the fully variable exhaust flap control, which broadens the sound spectrum, has been slightly adapted for the RS 3 performance edition: In the Audi drive select modes dynamic, RS performance and RS torque rear, the exhaust flaps are opened further when the vehicle is stationary, which makes the sound even more present.